Espresso vs. Black tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Espresso and Black tea
- Espresso has more Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, however, Black tea is higher in Manganese.
- Espresso covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 33% more than Black tea.
- Black tea contains 27 times less Magnesium than Espresso. Espresso contains 80mg of Magnesium, while Black tea contains 3mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared and Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2566.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +210.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +550% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +338% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1164.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +550% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +456.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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Water
~99.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2200% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 9kcal | 1kcal |
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| Protein | 0.12g | 0g |
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| Fats | 0.18g | 0g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.67g | 0.3g |
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| Carbs | 1.67g | 0.3g |
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| Magnesium | 80mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 115mg | 37mg |
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| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.02mg |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.01mg |
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| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phosphorus | 7mg | 1mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.219mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.177mg | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.207mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.028mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 2.6mg | 0.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.092g | 0.002g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.004g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Espresso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Espresso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black tea is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)